Four Dallas ISD high school marching bands received first divisions at a UIL Marching Contest at Kincaide Stadium on Oct. 19. One band received a first division at the UIL Marching Band contest held in Duncanville on Oct. 23. This is the first time more than two bands have received first division ratings since President Richard Nixon was in office. These are the first division bands from the events: Bryan Adams – Dolores Perkins, Steven Ramirez Woodrow Wilson – Chris Evetts Sunset – Rametria Smith, Darwin Lewis Jefferson – Bob Romano, Brian Davis W.T. White – Keith Everett, Stephen Salas Woodrow,…
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Chef Chip Reid, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, taught some cooking techniques this week (on Halloween) to students at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. The students learned how easy it is to cook, and had a great meal, too.
Las estadísticas muestran que, aunque las mujeres conforman el 48 por ciento de la fuerza laboral de Estados Unidos, solo representan el 24 por ciento de los trabajadores en los campos de STEM. Después de asistir al 32º almuerzo anual de la Dallas Women’s Foundation, que tenía como tema: “She Who Dares”, las estudiantes de Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School están listas para cambiar esta cifra. Las estudiantes de la escuela, que forma parte de la Young Women’s Preparatory Network, estuvieron entre las 1,400 asistentes a quienes se les retó a que hicieran más para crear mayores oportunidades de liderazgo…
Skyline High School football coach Derick Roberson is the winner of the Week 8 Dallas Cowboys Whataburger Coach of the Week award. Winning the award means Roberson earned a $2,000 grant for the school’s football program. Now in its 23rd year, the weekly Whataburger Coach of the Week award engages North Texas football fans in recognizing local high school football coaches who are making a positive impact on their teams, school and community through hard work and dedication to young athletes. During the high school football season, two local coaches are nominated as finalists for the award based off of…
From a real estate titan to the founder of one of the most successful scrap metal recycling businesses in the country, outstanding Hillcrest High School alumni were recognized at a special ceremony. The Hillcrest High School Alumni Association recognized the Hillcrest High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 on Oct. 18. About 200 people attended the celebration. Here are the brief bios of the Distinguished Alumni Class: Joan LaPrelle Eleazer, class of ’66 A graduate of the University of Texas, Joan is a Titan in the real estate profession. Joan is one of the top realtors in the country. Her commitment…
Every night an estimated 100 Dallas ISD unsheltered (homeless) students have to sleep in cars, campgrounds, abandoned buildings, and park benches. These are “unaccompanied” unsheltered high school students, meaning they are without parent or legal guardian and don’t have a home. Dallas ISD is partnering with Promise House, CitySquare and Social Venture Partners Dallas under the program After8toEducate to bring a first-of-its-kind service to address the needs of these vulnerable students and other unsheltered city youth. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to support this initiative by repurposing the now vacant Fannie C. Harris Elementary School near Fair Park…
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas (Dallas ISD) está preparando un proceso de planificación estratégica para crear una visión innovadora para el aprendizaje, la tecnología y el diseño de instalaciones. Para iniciar dicho proceso, el Dallas ISD invita a la comunidad a asistir a una de las cuatro reuniones educativas que se ofrecerán. Los padres, estudiantes, personal del distrito, líderes empresariales y la comunidad, tendrán la oportunidad de compartir su visión sobre el futuro del distrito. A continuación, puede ver cuándo y dónde se realizarán estas reuniones.* Martes, 7 de noviembre, 6 a 8 p.m. W.T. White High School Martes,…
The J.L. Long Middle School community recently ran for a great cause: a fundraiser sponsored by the school’s PTA. The 21st Annual Long Run started and finished at the front lawn of Long Middle School. After the races, runners, student groups, parents, families and community members enjoyed food, refreshments, and entertainment. The money raised by the fun run will go toward fees associated with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program; Leadership Cadet Corps uniforms; instruments for band and orchestra; and much more. Go here to learn more about the annual event.
Statistics show that while women make up 48 percent of the U.S. workforce, they only make up 24 percent of workers in STEM fields. Students at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School are ready to change that after attending the Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 32nd Annual Luncheon centered on the theme: “She Who Dares.” The students from Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, a member of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, were among the 1,400 attendees who were challenged to do more to create greater opportunities for women and girls to lead. The event included everything from an inspirational video of three local women…
The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) is launching a strategic planning process to create a strategic and innovative vision for Dallas ISD learning, technology, and facilities design. To launch this process, the district is hosting four education summits and encourages all stakeholders to attend one of the summits. Two additional sessions have been added to the schedule of meetings. These are set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Justin F. Kimball and James Madison high schools. Parents, students, district staff, business leaders and community members will have an opportunity to share their innovative vision of the future. Dates,…